Turkish

Contact Information Class Materials

For this course, you will need the following
• Nurcan Yasar resources:
• nyasar@ssttx.org 1. Pencil and pencil (colors)
2. Composition notebook
• Phone (210) 543-1111 #146
3. Turkish-English
• Schoology Dictionary(recommended)
4. Loose paper
5. Index cards
6. Highlighters

COURSE DEFINITION 7. Eraser and sharpener

LOTE-Turkish is an introductory course designed to develop listening, speaking, writing and reading skills while
building a solid background in grammar and vocabulary. Our objective is to get familiar with Turkish sounding and
obtain necessary vocabulary for higher levels. The class will be taught in Turkish and expected to be patient in
order to get used to vocabulary and pronunciation. All students will be expected to attend class regularly,
participate in class assignments, work cooperatively with both the instructor and fellow classmates, and complete
and return all homework. Students will learn about the Turkish culture. They also will have the chance to try
Turkish food.

Grading & Policies

Grading Policy: Testing Policy Retesting Policy
A=90-100% Tests will be given to you on If student’s test grade is below
B=80-89% the scheduled days. Test
C=75-79%
70% or a better grade is desired.
days will be announced The student may retest with
D=70-74% ahead of time. Quizzes will
F=69% and below not be announced. parent signature after school.

Late Policy: Make-up Policy:

Late work will be accepted. 10 You may make up any missed
points will be deducted for assignments during your excused
each late day up to three days. absence. Please see me for make-
If late more than 3 days up work.
maximum grade will be 50% of
the total grade for that
assignment. Practice:
This includes participation,
practicing the language, warm-ups,
exit tickets, homeworks and more. 20%
of grade
Formatives:
This includes classwork, group Summatives:
assignments, independent work This includes quizzes, tests,, projects,
and more.40% of grade presentations, and more.40% of grade
Additional Policies
After-school Help
I am willing to meet with you after school to
help you. Please let me know in advance.
My tutoring days are on Mondays from
3:15pm-4:00pm.
Please note: the expectations is that you are
attentive in class and working to understand
the concepts. Please do not waste class
time only to request to stay after school to
make up for lost time.
You may also email me for help, and
I will respond as soon as possible.
Classroom rules
• Please raise your hand to speak.
• Do not interrupt valuable instruction to ask to
go to the bathroom. Please wait for an
appropriate time. You have one bathroom
pass per week.
• Come prepared to class with your materials
and a positive attitude.
• Be respectful to everyone.
• Respect the property in the classroom.
• Be an active participant in the classroom.
• All rules in the student handbook apply to
classroom also.
Technology
We will be utilizing various resources to
access the Internet to research, review
material, and submit assignments. You
must hold yourselves to high
expectations when you use these
resources. Your time must be spent
well.
Be respectful.
Be successful.
Consequenses
• Verbal warning
• Conference with student
• Written warning and DPS points
• Parent contact
• Referral to administration
Consequences are not applied in this
order when it is a severe situation
I hold the right to change policies and
procedures throughout the year
 Goals
• Students will learn the
vocabulary and basic rules of
Turkish and will apply to their
knowledge
• Students will learn how to
read and write in Turkish
• Students will learn about the
Turkish customs and cultures

My Expectations
Respect (=Saygı)
More saygı, more flexibility MORE PRS
More saygı, less DPS
VICE VERSA!

NEVER FORGET WHY YOU ARRIVE AT SCHOOL! YOU HAVE BIG GOALS!

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his

head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”
Nelson Mandela
Please return by Friday the 8/26/2019

My signature below indicates that I have read and understand this syllabus for Mrs. Nurcan’s
Turkish language class, and have been given a copy of my own to keep.

Students Name (please print): _____________________________

Students Grade: _____________________________

Students Signature: _____________________________

Parent/Guardian Name (please print): _____________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________

Parent E-mail Address: _____________________________

Parent Phone Number : _____________________________

Date returned: _____________________________

My child may try Turkish Food in class Yes No

Does your student have access to internet at home Yes No

I may have Turkish movies to show the students for language practice purposes. These videos
are not rated by the American ratings, however I will carefully choose school appropriate
materials. My student may watch Turkish movies Yes No

I do take pictures and videotape from time to time the students in class for their speaking
activities and learning progress. If you not like your student to be photographed or videotaped
please check this box.

I do give permission for my student to be photographed or videotaped in Turkish Class .

I do not give permission for my student to be photographed or videotaped in Turkish Class

Please tell me something about your child.

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